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USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Shares Candid Opinion on Defending Oregon

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Shares Candid Opinion on Defending Oregon

USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens is among the leading tacklers of new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson's unit, and like the rest of USC's leaders, Stephens is seemingly treating the upcoming matchup with No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 24

USC Hosting Big Group of Recruits With Loaded Visitor List Against Oregon

No. 12 USC will see a majority of its 2027 recruiting class make their way to Coliseum when No. 20 Oregon travels to Los Angeles this Saturday, Sept. 26.

Lincoln Riley News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 24
Oregon vs. USC: Preview and Betting Odds

Oregon vs. USC: Preview and Betting Odds

There are six AP Top 25 matchups on Saturday for the first time since December of 2023, and one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the day is the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 23
USC's Jide Abasiri Speaks Candidly on Impact of Jahkeem Stewart's Injury

USC's Jide Abasiri Speaks Candidly on Impact of Jahkeem Stewart's Injury

Junior defensive tackle Jide Abasiri has rose to the ocasion in the midst of injuries on No. 12 USC Trojans’ defense. Through four games, Abasiri has 11 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two quarterback-hits while being a top graded player according to Pro Football Focus.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 23
Injury Concerns Shift USC Trojans' Defensive Matchup vs. Oregon

Injury Concerns Shift USC Trojans' Defensive Matchup vs. Oregon

The No. 12 USC Trojans have yet to see a full glimpse of one key returner. Granted, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart dealt with a foot injury that involved him wearing a walking boot.

Waymond Jordan News / USC Trojans on SI / September 23
Running Back Waymond Jordan Drops Insight Into Finding Success Against Oregon

Running Back Waymond Jordan Drops Insight Into Finding Success Against Oregon

Throughout the early part of the 2026 season, USC Trojans running back Waymond Jordan’s return from injury has been a steady, resilient growth. Now, as the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 23
USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

The USC Trojans have a massive matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. 

No. 12 Southern Cal, No. 20 Oregon square off in high-stakes Big Ten matchup
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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 23
Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. USC Trojans In Rivalry Showdown

Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. USC Trojans In Rivalry Showdown

EUGENE - The No. 20 Oregon Ducks fly south to face Pac-12 foe turned into Big Ten rival, the No. 12 USC Trojans. The Oregon-USC showdown carries major College Football Playoff stakes for both teams.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 22

Oregon Defensive Lineman Aydin Breland Gives Honest Assessment of Jayden Maiava

Ahead of No. 12 Oregon's matchup with No. 20 USC, Ducks defensive lineman and Southern California native Aydin Breland shared some of his thoughts on Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 22
Dan Lanning Clears the Air on 'Running Up the Score' vs. Portland State

Dan Lanning Clears the Air on 'Running Up the Score' vs. Portland State

The No. 20 Oregon Ducks have turned the page in preparation of facing No. 12 USC on the road, but Ducks coach Dan Lanning seemingly gave his final thoughts on the discussion surrounding Oregon's 84-0 win over Portland State.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22
Oregon vs. USC odds: Opening point spread revealed

Oregon vs. USC odds: Opening point spread revealed

We’re officially through a quarter of the regular season at this point, which means most teams have a pretty good idea what they’re working with at this point.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 21
Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Perspective on USC Surviving Rutgers Scare

Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Perspective on USC Surviving Rutgers Scare

The No. 12 USC Trojans finally hit the skies for the first time in the 2026 season, all after going 3-0 inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC now heads back inside its home venue after surviving a feisty Rutgers Scarlet Knights team 42-35.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 21
Betting Line Keeps Moving Before Oregon vs. USC

Betting Line Keeps Moving Before Oregon vs. USC

Next up for No. 20 Oregon Ducks (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) is their first Big Ten Conference test of the season, coming on the road at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
AP Top 25 Poll Responds to USC, Alabama Escaping Upsets

AP Top 25 Poll Responds to USC, Alabama Escaping Upsets

The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led the team to a 42-35 win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Alabama Escape Upsets

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Alabama Escape Upsets

The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led the team to a 42-35 win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Others Escape Upsets

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Others Escape Upsets

The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led the team to a 42-35 win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
Jayden Maiava’s Few Words Say Plenty About USC’s Offensive Performance

Jayden Maiava’s Few Words Say Plenty About USC’s Offensive Performance

In No. 12 USC Trojans’ back and forth battle with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Jayden Maiava completed 20-of-32 passes (62.5 completion percentage) for 277 yards and two touchdowns.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 19
Lincoln Riley Drops Transparent Take of USC Trojans Performance vs. Rutgers

Lincoln Riley Drops Transparent Take of USC Trojans Performance vs. Rutgers

The USC Trojans scaled past 40 points for the third time in four games in 2026. This time, coach Lincoln Riley watched his offense put 42 on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

USC Trojans News / Viral Sports News / September 17
Colts Predicted to Select Potential Daniel Jones Replacement In 2027 NFL Draft

Colts Predicted to Select Potential Daniel Jones Replacement In 2027 NFL Draft

Tankathon’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft has USC quarterback Jayden Maiava coming off the board in the second round, at pick No. 18 of the round to the Indianapolis Colts, a projection that lands him in the conversation for teams still unsettled at the position.

Eric Musselman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman is known for his fiery ways on the sidelines, and he brought that approach to the beach over the weekend. In a video obtained by the California Post, a treasure hunter is shown having a heated exchange with the 61-year-old Musselman.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Former USC basketball star is suing the school

Former USC basketball star is suing the school

Former USC basketball star Chad Baker-Mazara has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging he was dismissed from the team so the school could avoid paying him the terms of his NIL deal.

USC Trojans News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Former USC Trojans Star Lands Major NFL Update Before Week 1

Former USC Trojans Star Lands Major NFL Update Before Week 1

Former USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss is back in the NFL conversation this weekend, and he’s doing it alongside the teammate he once backed up on the Coliseum sideline.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / August 31
USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job

USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job

Lincoln Riley has kicked off his fifth season as the head coach of the USC Trojans football program. 

USC calls for 'increased attendance' after thin crowd for opener
Mike Norvell’s Florida State future could be in serious jeopardy
Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools
Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend
Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / August 31
Kirk Herbstreit rips USC fans for poor attendance in Week 0

Kirk Herbstreit rips USC fans for poor attendance in Week 0

Kirk Herbstreit doesn't want to hear about Week 0. He doesn't want to hear about the heat.

USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job
Mike Norvell’s Florida State future could be in serious jeopardy
Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises
Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
Jake Olson News / College Sports Only / August 31
Blind Ex-USC Long Snapper Jokes About Attendance

Blind Ex-USC Long Snapper Jokes About Attendance

Even former USC long snapper Jake Olson – the first blind player to play in a D1 football game – had jokes about the Trojans’ woeful attendance for Week 0.

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